5 with appeal for Jan. 25

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Published: Friday, January 25, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 1:29 p.m.

FIBER EXPO

Did you ever wonder how a sheep's wool became a sweater? Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists will shed light on that subject and more at the second annual Fiber Expo at Historic Johnson Farm from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The free event will offer hands-on activities and demonstrations of a variety of fiber arts, including weaving, knitting and rug-hooking. Historic Johnson Farm is at 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville. For details, call 828-891-6585 or visit www.historicjohnsonfarm.org.

BE ACTIVE DAY

Get up and move Saturday at the fifth annual Be Active Day in the center court at Blue Ridge Mall. Sponsored by the Department of Public Health, the free event features activities, demonstrations and performances to inspire children and adults to find new ways to be active. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 828-694-6065.

WIREGRASS

Tap your toes to the sounds of Wiregrass at 7:30 tonight at the Feed & Seed in Fletcher. The band, based in Ellenboro, consists of Brad Davis on bass; Jeremy Greenel, mandolin and vocals; Jamey Harrison, guitar and vocals; and Scott Lail, dobro, banjo, guitar and vocals. Feed & Seed is at 3715 Hendersonville Road. For more information, call 828-216-3492.

CANDLEMAS CONCERT

Enjoy the music of Bach, Edvard Grieg and Duke Ellington and help provide relief to needy Henderson County residents at the annual Candlemas concert at St. James Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. Sunday. The New River Brass Ensemble, faculty brass quintet for the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University, will perform classical, jazz and popular music, and a catered candlelight reception will follow in the church parish hall. Tickets are $15 at the St. James reception desk at 766 N. Main St., the Henderson County Visitor Information Center, The Wrinkled Egg in Flat Rock and Diamond Rush Jewelry in Laurel Park. Proceeds will go to Interfaith Assistance Ministry and The Storehouse.

HANK WEST & THE SMOKIN HOTS

Hank West & the Smokin Hots, who call themselves the "unstoppable Oldsmobile of music," take the stage at Southern Appalachian Brewery at 8 tonight. The band consists of Henry Westmoreland, Jon Corbin, Mike Gray, Andrew Fletcher and Joe Edel. Southern Appalachian Brewery is at 822 Locust St. in Hendersonville's Historic Seventh Avenue District. For details, call 828-684-1235 or visit www.sabrewery.com.

<p>FIBER EXPO</p><p>Did you ever wonder how a sheep's wool became a sweater? Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists will shed light on that subject and more at the second annual Fiber Expo at Historic Johnson Farm from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The free event will offer hands-on activities and demonstrations of a variety of fiber arts, including weaving, knitting and rug-hooking. Historic Johnson Farm is at 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville. For details, call 828-891-6585 or visit www.historicjohnsonfarm.org.</p><p>BE ACTIVE DAY</p><p>Get up and move Saturday at the fifth annual Be Active Day in the center court at Blue Ridge Mall. Sponsored by the Department of Public Health, the free event features activities, demonstrations and performances to inspire children and adults to find new ways to be active. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 828-694-6065.</p><p>WIREGRASS</p><p>Tap your toes to the sounds of Wiregrass at 7:30 tonight at the Feed & Seed in Fletcher. The band, based in Ellenboro, consists of Brad Davis on bass; Jeremy Greenel, mandolin and vocals; Jamey Harrison, guitar and vocals; and Scott Lail, dobro, banjo, guitar and vocals. Feed & Seed is at 3715 Hendersonville Road. For more information, call 828-216-3492.</p><p>CANDLEMAS CONCERT</p><p>Enjoy the music of Bach, Edvard Grieg and Duke Ellington and help provide relief to needy Henderson County residents at the annual Candlemas concert at St. James Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. Sunday. The New River Brass Ensemble, faculty brass quintet for the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University, will perform classical, jazz and popular music, and a catered candlelight reception will follow in the church parish hall. Tickets are $15 at the St. James reception desk at 766 N. Main St., the Henderson County Visitor Information Center, The Wrinkled Egg in Flat Rock and Diamond Rush Jewelry in Laurel Park. Proceeds will go to Interfaith Assistance Ministry and The Storehouse.</p><p>HANK WEST & THE SMOKIN HOTS</p><p>Hank West & the Smokin Hots, who call themselves the "unstoppable Oldsmobile of music," take the stage at Southern Appalachian Brewery at 8 tonight. The band consists of Henry Westmoreland, Jon Corbin, Mike Gray, Andrew Fletcher and Joe Edel. Southern Appalachian Brewery is at 822 Locust St. in Hendersonville's Historic Seventh Avenue District. For details, call 828-684-1235 or visit www.sabrewery.com.</p>